Cleveland Botanical Garden Community Day
Join us for a day of environmental awareness, community engagement, and fun activities in celebration of Arbor Day!
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Join us for a day of environmental awareness, community engagement, and fun activities in celebration of Arbor Day!
Friday, April 24, 2026
10am-8pm
- Free admission
- Music, guided tours, kids activities and more.
- Community resource fair
- Free kids programs (Power of Plants, Tree Climbing)
- Seedling giveaway
Seedling Giveaway
American Elderberry Sambucus canadensis is an adaptable, native Ohio shrub. Its flowers attract many beneficial pollinators, and its fruit is favored by numerous songbirds. Limited quantity.
Arbor Week Sneak Peek Tours
From the lab to the forest to the glasshouse—join us for a series of special opportunities to peek behind the scenes and engage with our plant and animal experts. Each tour will feature mission-related work through the lens of research, conservation, and stewardship. Learning something new is the perfect way to celebrate the lead up to Arbor Day! Free; registration required.
Tree Planting
Join Holden Forests & Gardens for a ceremonial tree planting on Friday, April 24 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Come by and learn more about the trees, where they came from, and why we chose them for their respected locations. A member of our leadership team will plant Magnolia acuminata, Yellow Cucumber Tree magnolia, at 2:30 p.m. in the Gateway Garden at Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Support Our Trees!
Put the love of trees into action! Holden Forests & Gardens’ annual Arbor Day of Giving helps strengthen our community’s engagement with the groundbreaking science and conservation work that is saving our native trees and building a healthier environment. Our annual giving campaign supports greater understanding and care for the environment that sustains us, from neighborhood greenery to our region’s oldest forests. Thanks to the generosity of fellow Tree Champions, every gift this Arbor Day will be matched, up to $20,000!
Here’s more to explore at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Artwork on Display
Current artwork on display in conjunction with Orchid Rodeo: Gunter Schwegler (Orientation Theatre) “I start with only the primary colors and black and mix them as I go along. I... more
Western Reserve Herb Garden
The area is laid out as a formal knot garden, just like you’d see in England, and is home to over 3,500 herbs and plants, spread through several themed sections: The... more
Garden Café
Current Hours Sunday: 1-4pmTuesday-Friday: 11am-4pmSaturday: 11am-8pm more
Rose Garden
Our picturesque rose garden features a colorful collection of floribunda roses, encircling a classic, Roman-style octagonal pool. Selected for hue, hardiness, and disease resistance, the floribundas join other members of... more
Our Gardens
Located in the heart of University Circle, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is an urban oasis – an escape from the bustling city. Manicured gardens and curated glasshouses offer inspiration for... more
Hershey Children’s Garden
Children can become immersed in hands-on activities like: The Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1999, and it... more
Gateway Garden
The garden’s pronounced seasonal nature offers brilliant bulbs in spring, eye-popping annuals in summer, and showy fall foliage, berries, and bark textures. There’s even a waterfall and small pond. The... more
Sunken Garden
This cultivated garden filled with seasonal flowers and native trees and shrubs sits nestled in the corner underneath the Botanical Garden’s Japanese Overlook Hallway. This secret oasis is perfect for... more
The Garden Store
Our carefully curated collection features original, one-of-a-kind, and locally made gifts and garden goods that change with the seasons—and that you won’t find anywhere else. Our friendly staff is always... more
